Surf spot

pitzmah (clazo's ledge)

Forecast conditions and map view for pitzmah (clazo's ledge) in South Africa, Cape Town. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: South Africa, Cape Town
Coordinates: -34.1230, 18.4549

Metric
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Wave height (m)	1.1	1.1	1.3	1.5	1.6	1.7	1.8	1.8	1.8	1.8	1.7	1.5	1.5	1.3	1.3	1.2	0.9	1	0.9	0.9	0.7	0.6	0.9	0.8	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.9	1.2	1.1	1.4	1.8	1.8	1.7	1.7	1.8	2	2	2	2.1	2	1.9	1.8	1.7	1.6	1.5	1.4	1.4	1.3	1.3	1.4	1.5	1.5	1.5	1.4	1.2
Wave direction	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	W	WNW	WNW	SW	SW	SW	SW	WSW	SW	SW	WSW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW
Wave period (s)	9.3	9.4	10.6	12.3	12.4	12.4	11.3	11.1	9.6	9.2	9.3	9.2	8.9	9.2	9.2	9.1	9.3	9.2	9.2	9.4	8.8	7.6	6.4	6.3	7.8	8.9	8.3	7.3	7.5	8.1	7.8	8.1	8.4	8.3	8.9	9.7	10.2	10.4	10.8	9.8	9.9	9.7	9.8	10.3	10.2	10.1	9.9	9.1	9.2	9.2	9.5	9.4	9.5	9.6	9.1	9.8
Wave energy (kJ)	204	222	357	668	827	939	846	809	604	519	477	397	347	304	266	223	153	167	150	131	80	44	72	56	59	65	46	80	165	146	228	401	467	408	485	637	792	909	971	856	816	658	644	628	514	467	399	315	301	292	344	381	406	433	325	295
Wind speed (km/h)	43	40.6	24.5	34.2	29.5	40.4	37.5	36.2	29.7	25.8	13.1	13	16.8	17.6	7.3	12.1	19.1	23.1	33.1	37.4	34.2	31.2	25.6	23.5	17.1	18.3	26.1	35.1	36.2	28.7	22.3	10.9	6.9	23.5	33	30.6	29.5	30.4	28.5	27.9	20.4	14.8	12.6	29.6	32.5	35.1	35.8	36	35.8	43	43	42	38.2	36.2	29.5	16.3
Wind direction	SEBlown out	SEBlown out	SECross-on	SECross-on	SECross-on	SEBlown out	ESEBlown out	ESEBlown out	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	SECross-on	SECross-on	SECross-on	EOnshore	NNWCross	NNWCross	NNWCross	NCross-on	NNWBlown out	NNWCross	NNWCross	NNWCross	NCross	NWCross-off	NNWCross	NNWCross	NNWBlown out	NNWBlown out	NNWCross	NNWCross	SCross-off	SCross	SSECross	SSECross	SECross-on	SSECross	SSECross	SSECross	SSECross	SSECross	SECross-on	SSECross	SECross-on	SSECross	SSEBlown out	SEBlown out	SEBlown out	SEBlown out	ESEBlown out	ESEBlown out	ESEBlown out	SEBlown out	SEBlown out	ESECross-on	EOnshore

Pitzmah (Clazo’s Ledge) is a Cape Town surf spot known for being a serious reef break rather than a casual beach break. It’s one of those waves that can look beautiful from the shore but demand respect in the water.

Quick description

Type: Reef break
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Wave style: Powerful, often fast and hollow
Best for: Experienced surfers only
Vibe: Remote, exposed, and unforgiving when conditions are big

What it’s like

Pitzmah is typically a heavy wave over reef with a strong takeoff and limited room for error. When the swell lines up, it can produce clean, organized faces and long, workable walls, but it can also get very shallow and dangerous, especially at low tide or on larger swells.

Conditions

Best swell: Southern Ocean groundswell
Wind: Usually likes light offshore or calm conditions
Tide: Often tide-sensitive due to the reef
Skill level: Advanced to expert

Hazards

Shallow reef
Strong currents
Heavy wipeouts
Potentially crowded with locals when good

Overall impression

Pitzmah (Clazo’s Ledge) is the kind of spot that rewards patience, timing, and local knowledge. It’s not a beginner-friendly wave, but on the right day it can be a standout Cape Town reef with real power and quality.